Site Delivery Lead (Sizewell C)

EDF Energy Limited; Leiston; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy Limited is seeking a Site Delivery Lead to oversee full lifecycle site delivery for the Sizewell C project. You will coordinate a broad network of disciplines, lead senior managers, and ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget execution within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The role requires extensive experience in civil/nuclear infrastructure, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage complex contractual frameworks and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional recognition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle site delivery for Sizewell C, including Capital Works and Principal Contractor responsibilities.
• Lead a team of senior managers and coordinate a broad network of disciplines to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Nuclear safety culture

Regulated environments

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team management

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Fellow with ICE/IStructE/CIOB

Tools

Earned Value + project controls

Job description

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Site Delivery Lead

Mactech Engineering & Inspection

Sizewell C

Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience

Bring your expertise to a pivotal role in delivering one of the most significant nuclear infrastructure projects in the UK. As the Site Delivery Lead, you will oversee full lifecycle site delivery, including Capital Works and Principal Contractor responsibilities, supporting the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant. You will lead a team of senior managers and coordinate a broad network of disciplines to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget project execution, making a lasting impact on the UK's energy future.

Required Skills:

• Proven track record in delivering complex, regulated civil engineering or nuclear projects
• Extensive experience managing large-scale infrastructure with a focus on safety, quality, and environmental responsibility
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, especially in matrix, multidisciplinary teams
• Expertise in contract management, risk mitigation, and project control tools (e.g., Earned Value)
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Deep understanding of nuclear safety culture, legal and regulatory standards (ONR, EA, Nuclear Site Licence)

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with Hinkley Point C, Sizewell B, or similar nuclear projects
• Knowledge of innovative construction methods such as self-climbing formwork, slipform, and post-tensioning
• Familiarity with project management frameworks like APM or Prince2
• Ability to operate within a highly regulated environment, including NEC and FIDIC contracts

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Fellow status with ICE, IStructE, or CIOB
• Demonstrated success in managing project lifecycle from concept to handover, preferably within nuclear or high-security civil environments

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to multiple site locations as needed
• Relevant health, safety, and environmental certifications
• Commitment to continuous improvement and safety culture

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.